Cardiac NP — CTICU & Pre/Postop Lead

RWJBarnabas Health; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Cardiology to function as an independent care provider in collaboration with surgical staff. The NP will perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute/chronic cardiothoracic cases in peri-operative settings.

The role requires NJ Licensure as RN and NP, a Master’s in Nursing with ACLS, and a minimum of two years in cardiac surgery or interventional cardiology.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in New Jersey.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey.
• Masters prepared in Nursing; ACLS certified.
• Certified Physician Assistant in New Jersey, Masters prepared.
• Minimum two years of experience in cardiac surgery or interventional/cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Conduct peri-operative cardiothoracic evaluations and manage pre/post-op patients.
• Write admitting orders and daily progress notes as indicated.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and post-operative care.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary team to optimize pre- and post-operative care.

Skills

Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner

ACLS certified

Education

Masters in Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Nurse Practitioner specialized in Cardiology to function as an independent care provider in collaboration with surgical staff. The NP will perform comprehensive assessments and manage acute/chronic cardiothoracic cases in peri-operative settings.

The role requires NJ Licensure as RN and NP, a Master’s in Nursing with ACLS, and a minimum of two years in cardiac surgery or interventional cardiology.